Product Control Analyst

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Product Control Analyst. The successful candidate will manage GL account reconciliations, daily P&L reporting, and balance sheet substantiation while collaborating with finance teams. This position requires over a decade of accounting experience and strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or similar roles.
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Control Analyst.
• 5+ years of experience with daily GL account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review GL account reconciliations and P&L.
• Liaise with finance for month-end adjustments.
• Prepare quarterly reports and support cross-training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

University or post-secondary degree

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Product Control Analyst to produce and review daily GL account reconciliations between the Corporate Banking loans source system and the General ledger. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role:

• Produce and review monthly GL account reconciliations between the General ledger and EGL.
• Produce and review daily P&L for the Corporate Banking business for loading to the P&L platform and ensure accuracy. Reconcile source data load to P&L platform and ensure that books are certified daily.
• Liaise with GBM Finance as needed regarding month-end business line adjustments.
• Monthly Balance Sheet Substantiation – for Toronto & International Transits, as assigned.
• Prepare quarterly LC Guarantee Fair Market Value Reports, as needed.
• Cross-training and filling in for other positions to cover vacation and absence. Resolve any exceptions and questions escalated from the accounting officers relating to the Corporate Loans transits.

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience as an Accountant or in a similar role.
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Control Analyst.
• 5+ years of experience producing, reviewing, and resolving daily GL account reconciliations.
• 5+ years of experience in daily P&L reporting and analysis.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Advanced Excel (VBA macro, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Previous experience with Corporate Banking / Corporate Lending products.
• Previous experience with the top 5 Canadian banks.

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be highly organized, work independently and under pressure, and handle multiple tasks within tight time constraints.

Education:

• University or post-secondary degree and/or technical background in a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.

Finance professionals are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.